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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.86, 297.90 and 133.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.86, 297.90 and 133.66 is: 200.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.86 : 297.90 = 133.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.86/297.90 = 133.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.86x = 297.90 × 133.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.86x = 39,817.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,817.31/198.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.23

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